I am rediscovering the benefits of a small glass in the evening, now that I am (unofficially) retired! VC, perhaps there is muck to consider in the sage advice of our bobfr! What time do those of us in the western regions need ot prepare for?
Hang on, I’m on the wrong thred, aren’t I? VC, maybe I should take back those words about wine!! :oop:

So if it is 4am est that’s 2am here in MT. I had wanted to get up but I don’t know if I can. I am sure Chips will have video. I really want to see it live. Is cspan going to to show? Haven’t had time to check in most of today.

Money is the only metric in many of these people’s lives, Arapaho. The ONLY metric.

Thank you for remembering my earlier tweet on this issue.

BTW, I have zero doubt that AG Holder and others are on the case and, as noted previously, it would not surprise me if Grand Jury indictments of Snowden, Greenwald & Poitras weren’t already under seal. Brazil is no shield for Greenwald if the the DOJ requests extradition.

The map is not without exceptions and outliers, but the general trend is clear: States with more gun regulations had lower rates of gun deaths, and states with less gun laws had higher gun death rates, both in terms of suicide and homicide. That’s certaintly not the message we get from the National Rifle Association.

VP Biden has been doing an outstanding and unsung job in reaching out to Asia and now Ukraine. He has fast become one of the finest and most effective vice presidents in history and it is all under the media radar.

Was unable to make any donations this year, so am really hoping I am still on the mailing list. Would like very much to add this one to my collection! Note Sunny topped Bo for seniority! That Bo, always the gentleman! :)

I’m usually hours or day behind, but once upon a time, while hanging out at dailykos, I came across BWD and her dedication to our President. She posted fab photos and stood by our Pres. Through her, I found this kickass site. I will be forever grateful

There are at least three “Jacquelines” here (the very definition of good company), as well you know, dearheart. And I wouldn’t be surprised if YOUR name were Jacqueline, as well. Welcome to the Jacqueline Club with our secret handshake and all that!

Night all. Time for this one to nod off. I hope that Chips has all the ceremonies for tomorrow as I will not be able to rise that early. I will check when I get up at 5am to see if they are still ongoing. I can’t have my head separated from my body at work….not with those little ones to think about. See you then.

That’s my dog…except she’s black….had a chair just like that in the bedroom to sleep in….until she got her leg stuck in the back cushion and couldn’t get it out! Out went the chair the very next day. LOOK at those damn giraffe legs! Best dogs EVER. Night everyone.

One of the many reasons I love this place, is that I know I can view the entire ceremony here after I have finished giving and grading exams. I just can’t wake up at 4 or 5….I think it’s 3 a.m. in my time zone, then be any good at all at school. I’ll watch at my leisure tomorrow…..I can know the President will do great without me………Just want them to have a safe trip and be safe!!! So proud of him…..all the good he’s done in spite of the Rethugs!

“Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is systematically purging the executive branch of the veterans of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). Among Rouhani’s 18 cabinet ministers, there are only four IRGC veterans. This is a far cry from Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s two presidential cabinets, which each featured around 60% IRGC commanders apiece. And Rouhani is not done purging. He is now also removing the Guards as he appoints new governor-generals. – See more at: http://defenddemocracy.org/media-hit/rouhani-purges-the-irgc-from-local-government#sthash.exqVY7cY.dpuf”